What could be more pleasant than tasty, aromatic jam. It will brighten up tea drinking on long winter evenings. Already during the cooking process, the delicate apple aroma with a subtle oriental note of cinnamon, which spreads throughout the kitchen, will not leave anyone indifferent. Preparing apple jam with cinnamon does not take much time, and the result is an amazing dessert.
Subtleties of cooking
It’s not difficult to make this jam, but you want it to be tasty as well. To do this, you need to follow some simple but important recommendations:
- when using dark sugar, the jam will taste slightly caramel;
- It is important to periodically stir the apple mass so that it does not burn, otherwise the annual dish will have an unpleasant taste and smell;
- if desired, the skin of the fruit can be removed;
- supporters of proper nutrition can replace the sweet component with maple syrup or Jerusalem artichoke syrup;
- you can add white wine (25-35 milliliters per 1 kilogram of apples), it will give the jam a special taste and aroma;
- if desired, you can make a spicy puree by adding star anise, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg;
- Before use, the jam can be sprinkled with sesame seeds, flax seeds or nuts, but some housewives add these components during the cooking process.
Recipe Ingredients
To prepare you will need:
- apples – 3-3.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 1.5-1.7 kilograms;
- cinnamon – 15-20 grams;
- lemon - one.
The amount of sweet content may vary depending on the sweetness of the apples and the family's taste preferences.
Product selection
Apples can be used in different varieties. It is worth considering that if the apples are sour, more of the sweet component will be needed. Cinnamon can be used in powder or stick form.
How to prepare containers
The container in which the jam will be cooked must have a thick bottom so that the heat spreads evenly over the surface.
The containers in which the jam will be stored and the lids must be sterilized and dry. It is better to use containers with a volume of up to 1 liter. For sterilization, you can choose any acceptable method:
- boil in water for 2-3 minutes: it is important to immerse in warm water so that the jars do not burst;
- fry in the oven: place containers and lids in a warm oven, heat to 170-180 O, stand for 2-3 minutes;
- fry in the microwave at full power for 2-3 minutes;
- hold over the steam: for this there are special devices for the pan, or simply hold over the neck of a boiling kettle for 2-3 minutes.
Cooking steps
There are several cooking methods. The difference is when the apple mass is crushed with a blender.
Step-by-step cooking instructions (first method):
- Squeeze the juice out of the lemon.
- Wash the apples, dry them, cut them in half and remove the core.
- Cut into pieces, grind with a blender.
- Place the apple mixture into a saucepan. Pour lemon juice, add sugar. Cook for a quarter of an hour after boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add cinnamon and mix well.
Step-by-step cooking instructions (second method):
- Boil the chopped apples for 5-10 minutes with sugar and lemon juice.
- Then grind with a blender.
- Add cinnamon to the apple mixture and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Place in prepared container.
Storing jam
Apple jam is unpretentious. It can be stored indoors, out of direct sunlight, for up to 2 years.
The ideal place for storage is a cellar or basement.
The acids contained in apples are good preservatives. It is recommended to store the opened container in the refrigerator for no more than one week.
